Yishi Deng is a multidisciplinary artist based in New York, born in Guangzhou(China), to a family of a judge father, an investor mother, and a scientist brother. She received her BFA in fashion design from Academy of Art University and MFA in Design and Technology from Parsons School of Design. She specializes in illustration, fashion styling, and VR interactive design. Yishi has been honing her illustration skill since she was old enough to paint with her mother’s favorite lipstick.
Starting out as a fashion stylist, Yishi has worked with renowned photographers and top-notch magazines in Asia, including MilkX HongKong, Harper’s Bazaar China. Leveraging her curiosity, she constantly explores the possibilities of mediums and narrative forms that would reach broad audiences. Mixed reality, including virtual reality and augmented reality, is one of her shining talents. “Adulting”, a VR interactive experience Yishi created in 2019 to ease her parents’ concern of immature daughter, has successfully touched audiences age range from 8 to 73. “Adulting” has been invited to showcase at NYC Media Lab and featured by XReality Center.
She continues to grow as an illustrator and keeps painting to cope with the uncertainty even during the pandemic. Her love for bright colors and animals has brightened up thousands of heavy hearts on social media.
AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
2022｜Cultural Honor Recognition. Italian Institute of Culture Brussels, European Union, Brussels
2019 ｜ The National Society of Leadership and Success Honor
Fall 2016 ｜ Parsons AAS Dean’s Scholarship
Spring 2016 ｜ Parsons AAS Dean’s Scholarship
Fall 2015 ｜ Parsons AAS Dean’s Scholarship
PUBLICATION / PRESS
2023 ｜ Marie Claire
CITY REVIVAL: A TRANSCULTURAL STORY BY CASSIE DENG
2023 ｜ artdaily.com
Cassie Deng: The Multi-Talented Artist Healing Hearts Through Her Illustrations
2023 ｜ The Art Insider
How #ArtOnLink Is Revolutionizing Art And Urban Exploration
2023 ｜ INFORMATION TIMES
Cantonese Artist Yishi Deng Featured in Times Square, NYC
2023 ｜ NOUVELLES D’EUROPE
Chinese Artist in Grand Palais Éphémère : Showcasing Diversity and Creativity
2022 ｜ Corriere della Sera
In the Deep Blue of Inferno
2022 ｜ Al-Tiba9 Contemporary Art
INTERVIEW | Yishi Deng
2022 ｜ World Journal
International Charity Auction in Flushing City Hall, New York
2022 ｜ NetEase
Cantonese Artist Yishi Deng Attends Italian Institute of Culture Brussels Exhibition
2022 ｜ Art Express
Illustrator Yishi Deng and Her Stories of the Cites
2022 ｜ CRI Online
Artist Yishi Deng: Healing Others Forges My Own Attainment
2020 ｜Condé Nast Traveler
San Ya, how to travel there as if you are local?
2020 ｜ Condé Nast Traveler
#2020 Postcard
2020 ｜ Condé Nast Traveler
Kengo Kuma - “Hidden Hotels” Merged into Nature and Social Responsibility
2020 ｜ Condé Nast Traveler
Staycation at Home Guide for your May the 1st Holiday
2020 ｜ Condé Nast Traveler
3 minutes quiz to find out what type of travel buddies you are.
2019 ｜ Condé Nast Traveler
14 Four Seasons Hotel in 30 years, Bill Bensley Knows the Best Time to Say “No”
2016 ｜ SOME Magazine
“Lone island_”
2015 ｜ deFuze Magazine
2014 ｜ NeverLazy Magazine
2014 ｜ Jute Magazine
“SPOT ON RED”
SPECIAL FEATURE
2019 ｜ XReality Center
New York, USA
EXHIBITION
2023 ｜ Art Capital
Paris, France
2023 ｜ Art On Link
New York, USA
2022 ｜ NYC Art Walk
New York, USA
2022 ｜ Solo Exhibition in Gallery IYN
Osaka, Japan
2022 ｜ DIP ART
San Diego, USA
2022 ｜ M.A.D.S Art Gallery, “VISCERAL”
Milan, Italy
2022 ｜ Art Expo New York
New York, USA
2022 ｜ Rome International Art Fair
Rome, Italy
2022 ｜ Muse Connect Annual Gala
New York, USA
2022 ｜ Writing the Divine Comedy
Bruxelles, Belgium
2022 ｜ London International Art Fair
London, UK
2022 ｜ The Body Language
Venice, Italy
2019 ｜ NYC Media Lab
New York, USA
2019 ｜ PRISM
MFA Design & Technology Annual Thesis Show | New York, USA
2018 ｜ Major Major
New York, USA
JUROR EXPERIENCE
2023 ｜ MUSEO SCALVIN
2023 ｜ apexart
2022 ｜ apexart
WORK EXPERIENCE
2020 - present ｜ doodeedee Inc. ｜ Chief Designer
Clients include: Condé Nast Traveler, PHILIPS, Wuling Car, Daniel El Travieso,
Chimelong Paradise, HuleCaps
2019 - 2020 ｜ Freelance Illustrator
2014 - 2017 ｜ Freelance Stylist
Clients include: Milk X HongKong, Harper’s Bazaar China,
Wilhelmina Model Agency
EDUCATION
2017 - 2019 ｜ Parsons School of Design
M.F.A Design and Technology
2015 - 2017 ｜ Parsons School of Design
Fashion Marketing and Communication
2011 - 2015 ｜ Academy of Art University
B.F.A Fashion Design